Lock catch structure for opening of luggage case
The luggage case opening lock structure addresses the difficulty elderly users face in verifying if the suitcase is locked by making the buckle visible, ensuring secure and intuitive locking.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420846781.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-23
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-23
AI Technical Summary
The existing suitcase locks fail to provide a secure and intuitive locking mechanism for elderly users, who often have cognitive abilities, and existing suitcase locks are difficult to use, especially for elderly users who need to ensure the suitcase is securely locked.
A luggage case opening lock structure comprising a fixing seat, a buckle, a clamping slot, and a slot, the fixing seat is fixed on the top of the front side surface, one end of the buckle is rotatably connected to the fixing seat, and the other end is fixed with a clamping portion, the buckle is L-shaped, and its bending angle is matched with the bending angles of the top surface and the front side surface, and the buckle spans the front side surface of the first shell and the top surface of the second shell.
The buckle is visible from the outside, allowing elderly users to easily verify if the suitcase is locked, enhancing user experience and security.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of locks, and in particular relates to a luggage case opening lock structure. Background Art
[0002] A suitcase is a box equipped with a pull rod and rollers, which can be pushed or pulled more conveniently, so the user saves effort when using it. It is easy to use and can carry more daily necessities and clothes at one time. It is a must-have tool for business travelers and tourists.
[0003] Existing suitcases are divided into aluminum frame type and zipper type. The aluminum frame type is to fix an aluminum frame on the opening edge of the first shell and the second shell of the suitcase, and fix a male buckle and a female buckle on the two aluminum frames respectively, and the purpose of closing the suitcase is achieved by buckling the male buckle and the female buckle. The first shell and the second shell of the zipper type suitcase are opened and closed by a zipper, and then reinforced by a lock assembly.
[0004] Whether it is an aluminum frame lock or a zipper lock, the snap-on part on the male buckle extends into the inside of the female buckle, so it is impossible to see from the outside whether the male buckle and the female buckle are truly locked. This causes trouble for some elderly users. Elderly users have low cognitive abilities. If the snap-on part of the male buckle is hidden inside the female buckle, it is difficult to judge whether it is truly locked. They will not feel at ease and their user experience will be compromised. Utility Model Content
[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the defect that the clamping parts on the male buckle of the current suitcase are all extended into the inside of the female buckle for locking, and it is impossible to judge whether it is truly locked from the outside, which causes trouble to elderly users.
[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a luggage opening lock structure, including a fixing seat, a buckle, a clamping portion and a slot, the luggage including a first shell and a second shell, the first shell including a front side surface, the front side surface facing away from the opening, the second shell including a top surface, the top surface is perpendicular to the front side surface, the top surface is provided with a slot, the fixing seat is fixed on the top of the front side surface, one end of the buckle is rotatably connected to the fixing seat, and the other end is fixed with a clamping portion, the clamping portion can be clamped in the slot, the buckle is L-shaped, and its bending angle is matched with the bending angles of the top surface and the front side surface, and the buckle spans the front side surface of the first shell and the top surface of the second shell.
[0007] Preferably, the fixing seat includes a connecting shell and a connecting shaft, the front side of the connecting shell is provided with an opening, the rear side is provided with a top notch, the connecting shaft is arranged inside the connecting shell, and its two ends are respectively fixed on the left and right inner wall surfaces of the connecting shell, and one end of the buckle connected to the fixing seat is integrally formed with a ring, the ring is sleeved on the connecting shaft, and the ring and the connecting shaft are clearance-matched.
[0008] Preferably, it also includes a nameplate, which is fixed on the front side surface, and the front side surface of the connecting shell is fixed to one end of the nameplate.
[0009] Preferably, a groove is provided on the front side, the nameplate covers the upper half of the groove, and both ends of the nameplate extend out of the left and right sides of the groove respectively, so that there is space for fingers to be inserted between the upper half of the groove and the middle of the nameplate.
[0010] Preferably, the front side is provided with a receiving groove for placing the nameplate, and the depth, shape and size of the receiving groove are consistent with the thickness, shape and size of the nameplate.
[0011] The technical solution of the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0012] The utility model has a buckle hinged on the outer surface of the first shell, the other end of the buckle is provided with a clamping part, and the top of the second shell is provided with a clamping slot. When the buckle is placed on the top of the second shell, the clamping part can be just clamped into the clamping slot. Since the clamping slot is exposed outside the box body and the buckle is also arranged outside the box body, the user can clearly see whether the buckle and the clamping slot are locked, which is convenient for elderly users to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the utility model installed on a suitcase;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of the utility model installed on a suitcase;
[0016] Figure 3 It is a connection diagram of the fixing seat, buckle and nameplate;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion of the fixing seat and the buckle;
[0018] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the accommodation slot and the groove on the front side of the first shell.
[0019] Explanation of the reference numerals: 1. first shell; 11. front side; 2. second shell; 21. top surface; 211. slot; 3. fixing seat; 31. connecting shell; 32. connecting shaft; 4. buckle; 5. snap-fitting part; 6. ring; 7. nameplate; 8. groove; 9. accommodation groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] The technical solution of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0023] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0024] The utility model provides a luggage opening lock structure, comprising a fixing seat 3, a buckle 4, a clamping portion 5 and a clamping slot 211. The luggage comprises a first shell 1 and a second shell 2. The first shell 1 comprises a front side surface 11, the front side surface 11 faces away from the opening of the first shell 1, the second shell 2 comprises a top surface 21, the top surface 21 is perpendicular to the front side surface 11, the top surface 21 is provided with a clamping slot 211, the fixing seat 3 is fixed on the top of the front side surface 11, one end of the buckle 4 is rotatably connected to the fixing seat 3, and the other end is fixed with a clamping portion 5, the clamping portion 5 can be clamped in the clamping slot 211, the buckle 4 is L-shaped, and its bending angle is matched with the bending angles of the top surface 21 and the front side surface 11, and the buckle 4 spans the front side surface 11 of the first shell 1 and the top surface 21 of the second shell 2.
[0025] The fixing seat 3 serves to connect the buckle 4 to the first housing 1 and enables the buckle 4 to flip, while the buckle 4 serves to reinforce the connection between the first housing 1 and the second housing 2. The connection between the clamping portion 5 and the clamping slot 211 enables one end of the buckle 4 to be fixed to the second housing 2.
[0026] The basic working principle of the utility model is as follows: in the initial state, the buckle 4 is naturally drooping. When the zipper of the suitcase is closed or the case needs to be closed, the user can manually flip the buckle 4 and snap the clamping part 5 of the buckle 4 into the clamping slot 211, thereby reinforcing the connection between the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 of the suitcase. The clamping part 5 and the clamping slot 211 are in an elastic clamping relationship. When the suitcase needs to be opened, the buckle 4 can be first pulled out of the clamping slot 211 with force, and then the zipper can be opened.
[0027] Specifically, the fixing seat 3 includes a connecting shell 31 and a connecting shaft 32. The front side 11 of the connecting shell 31 is provided with an opening, and the rear side is provided with a top notch. The connecting shaft 32 is arranged inside the connecting shell 31, and its two ends are respectively fixed to the left and right inner wall surfaces of the connecting shell 31. The end of the buckle 4 connected to the fixing seat 3 is integrally formed with a collar 6, and the collar 6 is sleeved on the connecting shaft 32, and the collar 6 and the connecting shaft 32 are clearance-matched. The function of the connecting shell 31 is to fix the connecting shaft 32 on the first housing 1, and the main function of the connecting shaft 32 and the collar 6 is to rotatably connect the buckle 4 to the fixing seat 3.
[0028] The utility model further comprises a nameplate 7, which is fixed on the front side 11, and the front side 11 of the connecting shell 31 is fixed to one end of the nameplate 7. The nameplate 7 is provided with product model or product brand information, and can provide consumers with information displaying the merchant source of the suitcase.
[0029] The front side 11 of the utility model is provided with a groove 8, the nameplate 7 covers the upper half of the groove 8, and the two ends of the nameplate 7 extend out of the left and right sides of the groove 8 respectively, so that there is a space for fingers to enter between the upper half of the groove 8 and the middle of the nameplate 7, similar to the concave handle of a drawer. Similarly, when the suitcase needs to be moved a short distance, the user can put the fingers other than the thumb into the upper half of the groove 8, hold the nameplate 7 with the thumb, and move the suitcase.
[0030] In order to prevent the nameplate 7 from protruding from the surface of the first shell 1 of the suitcase and ensure the integrity and aesthetics of the suitcase, the front side 11 is provided with a receiving groove 9 for placing the nameplate 7, and the depth, shape and size of the receiving groove 9 are consistent with the thickness, shape and size of the nameplate 7.
[0031] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for the purpose of clear explanation, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. The obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of the invention of the utility model.
Claims
1. A luggage opening lock structure, characterized in that: The luggage case comprises a fixing seat (3), a buckle (4), a clamping portion (5) and a clamping slot (211). The luggage case comprises a first shell (1) and a second shell (2). The first shell (1) comprises a front side surface (11), the front side surface (11) faces away from an opening, the second shell (2) comprises a top surface (21), the top surface (21) is perpendicular to the front side surface (11), and the top surface (21) is provided with the clamping slot (211). The fixing seat (3) is fixed on the top of the front side surface (11). One end of the buckle (4) is rotatably connected to the fixing seat (3), and the other end is fixed with a clamping portion (5), and the clamping portion (5) can be clamped in the clamping slot (211). The buckle (4) is L-shaped, and its bending angle matches the bending angles of the top surface (21) and the front side surface (11). The buckle (4) spans the front side surface (11) of the first shell (1) and the top surface (21) of the second shell (2).
2. A luggage case opening lock structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing seat (3) comprises a connecting shell (31) and a connecting shaft (32); the front side of the connecting shell (31) is provided with an opening, and the rear side is provided with a top notch; the connecting shaft (32) is arranged inside the connecting shell (31), and its two ends are respectively fixed to the left and right inner wall surfaces of the connecting shell (31); one end of the buckle (4) connected to the fixing seat (3) is integrally formed with a collar (6); the collar (6) is sleeved on the connecting shaft (32), and the collar (6) and the connecting shaft (32) are clearance-matched.
3. A luggage case opening lock structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a nameplate (7), wherein the nameplate (7) is fixed on the front side (11), and the front side of the connecting shell (31) is fixed to one end of the nameplate (7).
4. The luggage opening lock structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The front side surface (11) is provided with a groove (8), the nameplate (7) covers the upper half of the groove (8), and the two ends of the nameplate (7) extend out of the left and right sides of the groove (8) respectively, so that there is a space for fingers to be inserted between the upper half of the groove (8) and the middle of the nameplate (7).
5. The luggage opening lock structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front side surface (11) is provided with a receiving groove (9) for accommodating the nameplate (7); the depth, shape and size of the receiving groove (9) are consistent with the thickness, shape and size of the nameplate (7).
